St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
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St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
Abstract
Evidence is offered to suggest a neurological origin for Paul's ecstatic visions. Paul's physical state at the time of his conversion is discussed and related to these ecstatic experiences. It is postulated that both were manifestations of temporal lobe epilepsy.
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